Published

17 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

Of course, the GOP wants the world to regard the “No Kings” protesters as “terrorists.” But how successful can this possibly be?

In a few days, approximately 10 million peaceful protestors, most of them in the United States, but many in countries all around the globe, will be out peacefully sharing their viewpoints that Donald Trump is dragging the U.S. ever closer to the status of authoritarian state, and that this is incompatible with the Constitution, the intent of the Founding Fathers, and all manner of domestic and international laws.

Considering that there will be no weapons, no insurrections against government buildings, and no deadly assaults on law enforcement, this may be a difficult ploy to bring off with literally billions of people watching, from every corner of the planet.

At the very least, the numbers alone make the “terrorist” moniker a tough one. Aren’t people going to say, “Ten Million??” Isn’t that a lot of terrorists?”

Republicans Try to Smear Peaceful Protesters as ‘Terrorists’ — But Will They be Successful?

Renewable Energy

I Know a Threat When I See One

Published

7 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

ICE agents have every reason to fear for their lives when protesters present this sort of nasty demeanor.

I Know a Threat When I See One

Renewable Energy

The East Wing

Published

7 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

Here’s a beautiful piece of writing political commentator Rick Wilson the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

Perhaps this is stupid question, but I need to ask it nonetheless: Does the president of the U.S. have the right to do something like this? I presume he doesn’t have a deed to the White House. As such, can he sell it? Build a Pizza Hut on the property?

How is this situation different than my walking across the street to the park, where I commence cutting down trees because they block my view of the mountains in the distance?

I would expect to be in handcuffs within a few minutes. Why? It’s not me property.

The East Wing

Renewable Energy

What the Destruction of the White House East Wing Means

Published

8 hours ago

October 24, 2025

Alice Rush

Here are a couple of remarks on Trump’s destroying the East Wing of the White House:

From Dan Rather

Witnessing any part of its demolition is a gut punch. Trump crossed an invisible line by destroying something that wasn’t his to destroy. You could say that about so much of what he has done, but the visual of seeing a bulldozer taking down part of this national treasure was a painful reminder of how he and his administration work every day at dismantling our democracy.

From the District of Columbia Preservation League

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House represents a collective loss—a serious affront to United States history and architectural heritage. While some may argue that modernization justifies this project, the country cannot overlook the profound cultural significance of the East Wing and its role within the White House complex. Its loss results in the irreplaceable erasure of a rich chapter in our national narrative.

Dating to the early 20th century, the East Wing has facilitated the initiatives of countless First Ladies, promoted public engagement, and welcomed millions of visitors, embodying the principle that government belongs to the people. Tearing down this vital space limits future opportunities for civic involvement and increases the risk of a lost connection between the presidency and the public.